Things To Do near Grantham
Spalding Water Taxi, Spalding (approx. 22 miles away)
The Spalding Water Taxi links Springfields Outlet Shopping Centre & Festival Gardens to Spalding town centre. A relaxing 35 minute cruise along the river Welland, full of wildlife and history. The Water Taxi can be boarded at the pontoon in Double Street next to High Bridge or at Sprinfiel...
Spalding Self Drive Boat Hire, Spalding (approx. 22 miles away)
Self drive boat hire is available for a half or full day. Explore the tranquil Fenland Waterway at your leisure by piloting your own boat for up to 10 people. Advance booking is required for this service. There is also a water taxi available which links Springfields Outlet Shopping Centre &...
Usher Gallery, Lincoln (approx. 22 miles away)
The Usher Gallery was built to house the collection of James Ward Usher, using funds he bequeathed for the purpose, and was officially opened on 25 May 1927 by the then Prince of Wales.The building, now Grade II listed, was designed by the architect, Sir Reginald Blomfield. It is stone with brick pa...
High Bridge, Spalding (approx. 22 miles away)
Crossing between Bridge Street and Church Gate and rebuilt in 1838, it's one of Spalding's seven bridges spanning the River Welland.
South Holland Centre, Spalding (approx. 22 miles away)
The South Holland Centre in Spalding, South Lincolnshire is a busy arts centre, theatre, cinema, functions venue and base for all sorts of fun creative activities.
The Chicken Run Fishery, Woodhall Spa (approx. 22 miles away)
Open all year, there are 29 pegs on the River Witham with adjacent camping and campod facilities. This is the once famous "Chicken Run" and it still produces some astounding bags and specimen fish. Parking by each peg with easy access to pegs 1 - 14, beyond these the bank is a little steeper but...
St John's Church, Washingborough (approx. 22 miles away)
The parish church in Washingborough is dedicated to St John the Evangelist. It has a Norman tower and font. An Iron Age shield was discovered near here in 1826. It is called the Witham Shield and is now in the British Museum. The village of Washingborough, 3 miles east from Lincoln city centre...
Engine Museum of Land Drainage, Pinchbeck (approx. 22 miles away)
Built in the early 19th century, the Pinchbeck Engine was a drainage engine to drain Pinchbeck Marsh, north of Spalding.When modern progress declared the engine obsolete during the early 1950s it stood forgotten for several decades until being opened to the public as a museum in 1979.The museum comp...
Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens, Spalding (approx. 22 miles away)
Ayscoughfee Hall is a medieval town house on the banks of the River Welland. Built in 1451 by Richard Alwyn, a wool merchant, it now houses the Ayscoughfee Hall Museum.Throughout its history the Hall has continued to grow and develop, with each owner changing the building to represent their needs an...
Crystal Inn, Spalding (approx. 22 miles away)
Crystal Inn is one of many establishments offering food in the town of Spalding. For opening times and pricing please contact them direct. If you are aware of a closure or a change in ownership of the above business please contact us and we will amend the information.
Chain Bridge Forge, Spalding (approx. 22 miles away)
A rare gem in Spalding is the Chain Bridge Forge, thought to date from circa 1800. It was purpose built as a blacksmith’s workshop. Situated on the east bank of the River Welland it’s about a mile from the town centre. The project hopes to turn the forge into a living museum and engag...
Medieval Bishops' Palace, Lincoln (approx. 22 miles away)
The Medieval Bishop's Palace is a visitor's attraction in the city of Lincoln.Built during the late 12th century, it was one of the most opulent residential structures in the country and the administrative centre of the vast Diocese of Lincoln, which stretched from the Humber to the Thames.The palac...
Sam Scorer Gallery, Lincoln (approx. 22 miles away)
Hugh Segar "Sam" Scorer FRSA was an architect who worked in Lincoln and was a leading pioneer in the development of hyperbolic paraboloid roof structures using concrete. He also was involved in architectural conservation and research into the work of local 19th-century architects, as well as crea...
Steep Hill, Lincoln (approx. 22 miles away)
As the street name suggests, a steep hill in the heart of Lincoln. Shop lined and very quaint.At the top is the entrance to Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral and at the bottom is "The Strait" where you'll find Cardinal's Hat & Dernstall House. After this it's all about shopping.
Washingborough Library, Washingborough (approx. 22 miles away)
Washingborough Library can be found on School Lane and is open two days a week (Wed & Sat). Despite closures through the county and beyond it is still a popular place with plenty of fiction and non-fiction free to borrow. Staff are helpful and well-informed.